Cricket: England’s Ben Stokes has been ruled out of the fourth and final test against Pakistan at The Oval due to a calf injury but the all-rounder refused to write off his chances of playing in the subsequent limited overs matches against the same opponents. The 25-year-old broke down while bowling during England’s series-levelling win against the tourists at Old Trafford last week and was replaced by fast bowler Steven Finn for the ongoing third test in Birmingham.

Golf: Nike’s decision to pull out of golf equipment manufacture leaves four-time major winner Rory McIlroy and former world number one Tiger Woods in the market for new clubs. The company will continue to invest in developing footwear and clothing for the golf market but will “transition out” of making clubs, balls and bags. Three years ago McIlroy signed a 10-year deal with Nike worth a reported £150million, while 14-time major winner Woods has been their brand leader in the sport since 1996. Nike also sponsors Michelle Wie, one of the LPGA Tour’s high-profile players.

Boxing: The 11 Russian boxers qualified for the Rio Olympics have been cleared to compete in the Games by an International Olympic Committee review panel, the International Boxing Association has announced. The AIBA carried out individual analysis of the 11 athletes, following the criteria set by the IOC directive of July 24, to assess their eligibility to compete in the Games, which open today. An AIBA statement read: “That process is now complete and confirmation has been received from the IOC Review Panel that the 11 Russian boxers are eligible to compete at Rio 2016.”